Sandvik Coromant · Source 06 Oct 2026
Deep hole machining: industry, technology and applications
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Process monitoring
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IFW, Leibniz University Hannover · Source 01 Apr 2026
Archive brief: IFW reports AutoBohr project completion
Research brief · archive coverageMikron Tool · Source 08 Sep 2026
Mikron introduces CrazyDrill Non-Ferrous for holes up to 12×D
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MAPAL · Published 08 Oct 2026
MAPAL details second-generation MEGA-Deep-Drill-Alu
MAPAL's second-generation MEGA-Deep-Drill-Alu: announced September programme, length-dependent diameter range, aluminium coatings and MQL context.
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Mikron Tool · Published 08 Oct 2026
Mikron introduces CrazyDrill Non-Ferrous for holes up to 12×D
Mikron's September announcement separates CrazyDrill Non-Ferrous micro-drilling variants by diameter, depth, coolant supply and regrinding …
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ECOROLL · Published 07 Oct 2026
Archive analysis: ECOROLL discusses cylinder finishing on standard machines
A 2025 manufacturer discussion becomes an application-review checklist for machine integration, bore acceptance and quoted scope.
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DMG MORI · Published 07 Oct 2026
Archive brief: DMG MORI's January 2026 ADC announcement
A source-checked brief on DMG MORI's January ADC announcement, separating manufacturer descriptions from independent validation.
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BTA Head Constructions: Reading UNISIG and Tungaloy Sources
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Deep Hole Drilling Equipment Selection: Follow the Tool-to-Machine Interfaces
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Applications & case studies
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Case analysis · manufacturer report · archive coverage · Source 2017
Archive Case: Landing-Gear Drilling and the Workpiece Envelope
Read UNISIG’s Alta Precision case for drop-bed BTA configuration, reported bore dimensions and the limits of the published results.
Read articleCase analysis · manufacturer report · archive coverage · Source 2018
Archive Case: Turbo-Shaft Chatter Inspection and the Cycle-Time Denominator
Separate Novacam’s reported turbo-shaft inspection cycle, optical acquisition time and salvage result in a historical application account.
Read articleCase analysis · manufacturer report · archive coverage · Source 2016
Archive Case: What TBT's Tubesheet Productivity Claim Measures
Analyse a manufacturer-authored tubesheet drilling case and separate cutting-time claims from complete production cost.
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Archive brief: IFW reports AutoBohr project completion
An April 2026 institute announcement on drilling monitoring, with the limits of its public evidence made explicit.
Read articleResearch watch · bibliographic evidence · Source 2026
Research watch: a 2026 paper on thin-film sensors in deep-hole tools
A verified university bibliographic entry on sensor-integrated tool design; paper results remain unreviewed because direct access failed.
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dynoSpan: What the CFRP Gun-Drill Project Proposes
Read the IFW–ISF dynoSpan announcement as a tool-development project, with design goals separated from demonstrated production results.
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